Local Politics

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Blackley and Broughton Constituency

Background of Blackley and Broughton

The postcode M9 3JP is located in Blackley and Broughton, a UK parliament constituency represented in the House of Commons by Graham Stringer MP of the Labour party.

The parliamentary constituency of Blackley and Broughton, established in 2010, encompasses areas in both the City of Manchester and the City of Salford. It includes the Manchester City wards of Higher Blackley, Crumpsall, Harpurhey, and Charlestown, as well as the Salford City wards of Kersal and Broughton. Historically, Blackley and Broughton has predominantly been a Labour stronghold. The seat was held by Labour MP Graham Stringer since its inception, a testament to the area's political leanings towards the Labour Party.

Demographically, Blackley and Broughton is diverse, with a mix of urban residential neighbourhoods that house a significant proportion of working-class residents. The constituency also hosts a variety of ethnic communities, contributing to its multicultural character. Economic characteristics of the area include high levels of social housing and considerable pockets of deprivation, though there are also regions of relative affluence such as parts of Broughton.

The electorate in Blackley and Broughton reflects the mixed demographics, with many voters concerned about issues like employment, housing, and public services. According to the most recent data, turnout in elections has been moderate, indicative of engagement but also the typical challenges in voter participation seen in urban constituencies.

Regarding Brexit, Blackley and Broughton's stance was broadly reflective of Greater Manchester's split sentiments. In the 2016 EU Referendum, while specific constituency-level data isn't available, the wider Manchester area had a varied response, with some wards voting heavily to leave, and others opting to remain, suggesting a divided but active engagement with the issue among the electorate.

The political, economic, and social landscape of Blackley and Broughton continues to evolve, influenced by broader regional developments and national trends.

Brexit

Did Blackley and Broughton vote for Brexit?

In the 2016 EU referendum, the constituency of Blackley and Broughton voted to leave the EU. The area has seen a decline in traditional industries and rising levels of poverty, leading many residents to feel disillusioned with the establishment. People in the constituency were attracted by the promises of taking back control of borders and regulations, as well as the potential to have more control over immigration. The leave vote was seen as a way to shake up the status quo and demand change for a community that felt left behind by the political elite.